Brazilian esports team Vivo Keyd Stars secured a crucial victory at the League of Legends World Championship 2025, eliminating PSG Talon and keeping their tournament aspirations alive.
The best-of-three series on Sunday, October 19, served as a do-or-die elimination round for both teams, who entered the competition with identical two-loss records. Vivo Keyd Stars ultimately triumphed 2-1 after a tense final game.
The win was vital, meaning whoever lost the matchup would be immediately knocked out of the prestigious global tournament. By securing the decisive “Nexus” in the final map, Keyd extended their participation.
The team’s social media reflected the high stakes and the significance of their success for Brazilian fans.
WHERE WERE YOU WHEN VIVO KEYD STARS MADE HISTORY? BRAZIL WINS AGAIN!!! NO MORE EXECUTIONERS, NOW IT’S OUR TURN. THE WORLD HEARD THE WARRIORS#GoVKS pic.twitter.com/TZ7pI0gPyG
— Vivo Keyd Stars (@VivoKeyd) October 19, 2025
Vivo Keyd Stars now faces a formidable opponent in Bilibili Gaming. The Chinese team was the runner-up at Worlds 2024, signaling a challenging upcoming match.
This best-of-three series is scheduled for Friday, October 24, at 08:00 UTC. Another key matchup on the same day features 100 Thieves against T1, set for 11:00 UTC.